The world is closing out 2025 amid an unusually crowded map of violence. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, there are around 130 armed conflicts worldwide, the highest number recorded since World War II. From Gaza and Ukraine to Sudan, Haiti, and Myanmar, many of today’s wars continue to take a heavy toll on civilians, fueling displacement, hunger, and humanitarian crises.
So, which conflicts are still shaping the world? Click on to find out.